Hinchcliffe Models

Cannon enthusiasts will find Hinchliffe's 54mm artillery models excellent--they do every-thing but shoot. The 8" Gribeauval Howitzer forwarded as a sample features a hindplate hinged under the rear of the stubby barrel which contacts the elevation screw (working) proloque hooks on the hubs, ammo chest with hinged lid, handspikes, bucket, chain, ramrod-the works. He lists 13 54M models, though perhaps of greater interest to wargamers he also offers a gun and limber of the Royal artillery (9pdr.) of Waterloo vintage in 30mm. The latter, as a pair, sell for about $3.00-- somewhat less than half the cost of the big ones. The designer hopes to use the less expensive 30mm scale to experiment with Napoleonic ambulanes and pontoon equipment, WWII ordonnance, etc.

Lamo Lem Battle Prints

A new firm is producing sets of 4 prints depicting armor in battle by Bruce Weigle, of which the first out (Portfolio III) deals with the eastern front showing PZKW II, III, Panther, BT5, T-26c, SKZ 221C, T-34/85, and JSII. The prints are well done B&w on 8.5"x11" matt paper at $2.50 per set.

Airfix Products Ltd.

This is the big news! Although their absent minded ad agency has notified us only of a new COIN (counterinsurgency) aircraft, and an airbase rescue squad kit, there is word from some dealers that the economy wargamer's favorite firm has come out with a kit for the old M-3 Grant (a boon to desert warriors) and "Waterloo Highlanders," Arlington Hobby Crafters has some on order, but it may be a lone wait before these hot items can be smuggled into the United States. This, however, is more than a rumor-- start pestering Arlington and any other dealer right now. Write to Airfix Ltd. Try to expedite this ridiculous log jam! Save the lagging British economy.

Frederick Schirmer

Editor of an excellent line of documentation and 1A Flat figures, chiefly 20mm, some 30mm I believe, as well as of the celebrated "Zinnfigurer," virtually the journal of model soldier collecting in Germany, foremost in Europe, especially for, as the name suggests, collectors of flats. If you read German, you shouldn't miss it-- a great way to study for your lanquage comps I suspect. As for 20mm flats, Schimmer's line is the one other editors are filling in the gaps for.

Strategy and Tactics

Contrary to the panicky cross references in the "Where are my T.A.G.?" letters ("Have you gone the way of S&T?"), that publication is not-- repeat--not dead! It is under now management, something called Infinity Corporation by way of Poultron Press. The latest issue has something called a "Mini-Game" of the Battle of Crete. If you like Strategy and Tactics, throw away the black arm band and send your $7.50.

Jack Scruby's Military Miniatures

Jack still has Vietmeyer's NAPOLEONIC ARMY ORGANIZATION--list price for which is, I believe, $1.25-- We receive some letters asking for data on various European armies of the 1810-15 period, and if we bothered to answer them our review copy of NAPOLEONIC ARMY ORGANIZATION would be the place for fast research. French, British, Russian, Prussian, and Austrian units are covered with both historical data and recommended level of representation (with diagram ) for wargame armies. The price is reasonable, so you might as well get it first hand. Also available FIRE AND CHARGE, by Jack Scruby, which has off and on been a sort of linqua franca for Table Top Wargamers-- nobody's favorite, perhaps, but widely known and occasionally played, those rules are at the bass of many local systems and are well worth having on hand for reference when a strange wargamer shows up.

Captain James O. Tily

Historex has some out with four new mounted figures--General or Carabiniers, Carabinier Trumpet, Carabinier 1804-10 (no cuirass - musketeen and bearskin headgear) and Carabinier 1810-15 (helmet a la minerva, brass plated cuirass, white uniform.) Actually the series apparently covers Kettledrummer, officer, standard-bearer, and trooper for both periods. These figures should be sought at your nearest dealers-date of arrival uncertain but should be any time now.

Bill Gunson, Gunsen Industries Ltd.

Bill is marketing 30mm and 20mm colonial and musket period types fully painted at about 20 cents per figure from far off Now Zealand. Some of you will remember Bill in connection with the "Battle of Gretna Green" featured in the "Wargamer's Newsletter' many years ago. Judging from the sample the prices cannot stay that low for long--I hate to recommend taking advantage of an oversight on the part of a fellow wargamer, but go ahead--he's asking for it! He seems to have Indian Army, Foriegn legion, Japanese Imperial Guards, King's African Rifles, at the ready to go. Order now! Send several bucks and indicate general preferense--it can't last, catch him before he sobers up.